CREAMY ITALIAN ORZO
Orzo is a small Italian pasta that looks very much like rice. This dish is a fabulous blend of creaminess which gently balances the punch of the onion and garlic. Peas and cremini mushrooms are an added surprise in this dish that can be eaten as a side or a main course.
Provided by Adopted Parisian
Categories Onions
Time 25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the orzo and cook until tender but still al dente (slightly firm), stirring often, about 8 minutes. Drain, saving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in large frying pan over medium heat. Add onion, mushrooms and garlic, and saute until tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in the half and half and peas. Add the orzo and toss to coat. Remove pan from heat. Add parmesan to pasta mixture.
- Stir pasta mixture until the sauce coats the pasta thickly, adding enough reserved cooking liquid to maintain a creamy consistency. Season the orzo with desired amount of salt, and serve hot.
- Chunks of chicken or shrimp could be added if you choose to serve this as a main dish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.3, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 25, Sodium 213.1, Carbohydrate 50, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 3, Protein 14.6
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Chad Shultz
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. The sauce was creamy and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.
Nikita Kleymenov
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of orzo, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.
hajar ata
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for my friends and they all raved about it. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
sarah mukami
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy recipe. The creamy sauce was perfect and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Bandana Bhujel
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. The sauce was creamy and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.
Nicholas Buadu
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of orzo, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.
Susan Wharton
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for my friends and they all raved about it. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
idris idris ibrahim
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy recipe. The creamy sauce was perfect and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Alvy Arafat zishan
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. The sauce was creamy and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.
Anu Raja
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of orzo, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.
Scott Wiggins
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for my friends and they all raved about it. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Leah Kesire
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they all loved it! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Daniel Uche
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy recipe. The creamy sauce was perfect and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Carmen Lawrence
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning. I also found that the orzo was a bit too mushy for my liking.
Matthew Henbest (Happymeal9)
[email protected]I tried this recipe last night and it was delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I added some grilled chicken and vegetables to the dish, and it was a complete meal. My husband and I both loved it.
Amponsah Eric Kwame
[email protected]This creamy Italian orzo is a lifesaver! I'm a busy mom of three, and I don't always have time to cook complicated meals. This dish is so quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. The creamy sauce is rich and flavorful, and the or